A new Pacific storm will drop up to one-quarter of an inch of rain along the coast, about a half-inch in the valleys and twice that amount in the mountains while also dropping 2'' to 3'' of snow above the 4,500 foot level, says the National Weather Service. Winds in the mountains could gust to 40 mph.

"This storm is going to be a little bit weaker than the one we just had, only the air won't be as cold," said Jamie Moker.

The storm is expected to arrive late Sunday morning and last well into the afternoon. Temperatures will rise into the 60s along the coast, but stay in the 40s in the mountains. But that will be much warmer than the overnight weather. Forecasters say the temperature will drop into the 20s and low 30s in some inland spots tonight, and fall to the lower 40s in valleys and foothills.

There is a high surf advisory in effect along the San Diego County coast, with some waves in the 4' to 6' range, with occasional sets to 8' in the southern part of the county.

Friday's rainfall totals

Location

Rainfall

Descanso

1.65''

Julian

1.58''

Alpine

1.50''

Mt. Woodson

1.46''

Palomar Observatory

1.46''

Rancho Bernardo

1.46''

Santa Ysabel

1.33''

Potrero

1.32''

Miramar MCAS

1.11''

Escondido

1.05''

Encinitas

0.96''

Campo

0.95''

Brown Field

0.89''

Valley Center

0.75''

Lindbergh Field

0.66''

San Marcos

0.62''

Chula Vista

0.57''

Oceanside

0.40''

Note: The figure for Rancho Bernardo should read 1.41''.

Rain gauge: Since the rainy season began on July 1, Lindbergh Field has recorded 1.18'' of rain, which is .31'' above normal.